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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Patty Mills |
| SG | DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | David Lee |
| C | Marc Gasol |
| G | Kyle Lowry |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Spencer Hawes |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 281.21 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 51.60 | 5.01 |
| Mike Conley | MEM | $8,600 | 42.62 | 4.96 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 38.73 | 4.97 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 25.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Mills | SA | $3,700 | 18.57 | 5.02 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 51.60 | 5.01 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | MIL | $5,000 | 25.06 | 5.01 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 38.73 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 40.31 | 4.98 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $4,100 | 18.31 | 4.47 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $4,000 | 18.08 | 4.52 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,500 | 15.36 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | TOR | $8,100 | 40.31 | 4.98 |
| Tony Snell | MIL | $4,000 | 18.08 | 4.52 |
| Vince Carter | MEM | $4,100 | 18.31 | 4.47 |
| Danny Green | SA | $3,500 | 15.36 | 4.39 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 51.60 | 5.01 |
| Kawhi Leonard | SA | $9,700 | 45.29 | 4.67 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 33.27 | 5.28 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $5,500 | 25.81 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $6,300 | 33.27 | 5.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 51.60 | 5.01 |
| Norman Powell | TOR | $5,500 | 25.81 | 4.69 |
| James Ennis III | MEM | $3,700 | 17.33 | 4.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.53 | 4.93 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 31.35 | 4.82 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,400 | 31.16 | 4.87 |
| David Lee | SA | $4,300 | 22.11 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lee | SA | $4,300 | 22.11 | 5.14 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.53 | 4.93 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SA | $6,400 | 31.16 | 4.87 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 31.35 | 4.82 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 38.31 | 5.32 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.53 | 4.93 |
| Serge Ibaka | TOR | $6,500 | 31.35 | 4.82 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,700 | 29.23 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | MEM | $7,200 | 38.31 | 5.32 |
| David Lee | SA | $4,300 | 22.11 | 5.14 |
| Greg Monroe | MIL | $5,700 | 29.23 | 5.13 |
| Zach Randolph | MEM | $6,600 | 32.53 | 4.93 |
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